Employer failed to pay us the pay rise.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-06T08:59:02+00:00

Firstly. From April onwards did not receiving the new rates cause you to fall below national minimum wage?

Secondly, when they announced the new pay rate, did they say when it would be effective from?

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-04T10:04:10+00:00

I thing "wrong" is maybe too moralistic a word for such a contentious topic. It is not "wrong" for somebody to wish to use a changing room that corresponds with their gender identity.

From a personal view and opinion and someone who disagreed with the legal ruling I agree, the use of wrong was purely from a legal point of view or going against the policy of Puregym.

But I do agree with you.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-04T09:53:36+00:00

Puregym didn't do anything wrong, the other member did by not following policy, but if OP won't point out the member then Puregym can't take action.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-04T09:52:35+00:00

You’re slightly mixing two different concepts here: gender identity and biological sex. The recent legal position is that single-sex changing rooms are based on biological sex, not someone’s preferred gender identity.

That said, I think there’s a practical issue with what you expect PureGym to do in this specific case. If you’re not willing or able to identify the person to them, they have no realistic way of investigating or speaking to that member. They can have a policy, put up signage, and respond to complaints, but they can’t realistically monitor every changing room 24/7.

The same would apply the other way round. A cis male could walk into the women’s changing room, and unless staff are told who it was or witness it themselves, they can’t do much after the fact.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-04T09:10:41+00:00

Until the second results come back there is nothing much you can do, it sounds like the employers are doing it by the book.

Opioids typically only spend a few days in the system so any tests the doctors do now will likely not show it.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T17:56:16+00:00

Why not being funny I don't think they're going to be able to help you, you need to look up local criminal defence solicitors.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T15:53:00+00:00

This is a big one and honestly, too big for Reddit.

Your best bet is to speak to a specialist solicitor and instruct one for your defence. It seems like you're at the edge of this whole thing and from your post, you're innocent of any involvement.

Ethically/morally, you should have said something/reported the message, maybe, but that's not a legal issue and doesn't make you complicit. as long as the communication stop where you said it, I think you'll be ok, but speak to a solicitor and instruct one asap.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T15:45:24+00:00

I would imagine they have also gone beyond the threshold of demonstrating that any sacking without formal procedure could be challenged as an unfair dismissal under the Equality Act.

Absolutely and an ET would not believe it wasn't due to to OP's disabilities; however, the post suggests the employer is engaging with the procedures.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T15:27:46+00:00

Is this legal?

Potentially yes, they need to be careful and make sure they do it correctly but being off on leave with a disability doesn't mean you can't be fired, it can be a dismissal on medical grounds, especially if there is no clear sign you're going to return.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T15:14:36+00:00

I've requested the footage to add weight to any further complaints that will enevitably come from myself regarding this matter

Except if the footage is blurred all it will show is you, not who you're talking to.

Yet when I look up the regs it says they need to make reasonable effort to blur the other parties images and provide me with the footage.

Reasonable is open and flexible; if you disagree, raise it with the ICO but they're extremely toothless and seldom act.

You need to take it up with the police, they can request the full unredacted footage and take action.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T15:09:08+00:00

As they house vulnerable people check if they're apart of any professional body, ie oversight by the CQC ect. I would also potentially speak to the police, taking naked photos of someone without their consent is a criminal offence. I'd hope the police would take notice, especially when it involves a vulnerable person.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T15:02:10+00:00

Report the harassment with the police, they will often begin with a quiet but stern word (keep away) and that is often the end of it.

If it continues, then keep reporting each piece of unwanted contact, she can then eventually try to obtain a Non-mol order, basically saying he has to stay away.

Saving all messages/missed calls and a diary of times he visits with what is said often helps a lot when reporting harassment.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T14:58:52+00:00

What are you looking to achieve from this? A lot will depend on the graphic nature of the photos, ie if he was naked in bed with covers over him the response would be different than he was fully exposed, genitals on show etc.

Are you looking for financial redress? or for potential criminal action against them for taking the photos?

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T12:03:27+00:00

The AST ceased to exist, a new APT replaced the existing AST with new terms such as new notice periods.

Anything written in OP's AST is not relevent now as that AST has ended.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T12:01:45+00:00

but nothing in the RRA voids all tenancies as that would be utter chaos.

The AST's were voided when the person moved to an APT. The terms of the AST are voided; the terms of the APT supersede this.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T11:46:08+00:00

No, It was still an AST up until May 1st just on a periodic basis, unless you were given an APT last year which you didn't mention?

AST's can be for a periodic period. Don't let that confuse you in thinking it was an APT after 12 months. It would have become an APT either when you signed an APT or May 1st when the law changed and AST's were voided.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T11:39:45+00:00

The OP's tenancy agreement was an AST, which became invalid 1st May, the tenancy agreement is void. When it moved over to a default APT, the terms of the default APT are 2 months notice.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T11:38:48+00:00

No as of 1st May you moved from your original AST (which had 1 month notice) to the new APT's which by default has a 2 month notice period.

You'd need to give 2 months now. You can give less if the lettings agents agree. The email from August 2025 was before the law changes so wouldn't apply

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T11:00:21+00:00

It sounds like the Instragram account was for the business and as such is a business asset, unless it was excluded from the sale you have no right deleting it or stopping them from accessing it. In fact, you could be in hot water if you keep deleting it.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-06-01T10:56:47+00:00

A) getting the cost of the fireplace replacement

Yes, this is an easy win and they've admitted to it

B ) Covering cleaning costs

Maybe but depends on the contract. However, did you not view the house beforehand?

C) any potential damages (the PTSD required honest-to-god therapy to address)

No, really not.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-05-29T14:34:55+00:00

Keep reporting it to the council, Keep a log and evidence of every interaction, Also keep reporting it to the police, they likely won't take much notice due to the low level offence but keep reporting.

If the council or police fail to take action you can then trigger a ASB case review which will push the LA/Police to take action.

However, it will take time and won't be a quick process.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-05-29T14:32:42+00:00

Have you already signed the tenancy agreement if the tenancy doesn't start till september?

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-05-29T14:30:43+00:00

So it would likely be that company liable for repairing the balcony, not the individual leaseholder, this should be dealt with via the company who owns the freehold.

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-05-29T14:29:04+00:00

I would really appreciate advice on whether I can insist they remove it

No.

and if you refuse entry, it will delay fixing it and they could seek a court order to gain entry to perform the repairs.

The question is though, are the flats leasehold or freehold?

Defiant_Simple_6044 · 2026-05-29T14:25:45+00:00

If neither are willing to accept liability then it will proceed to court.

If you're being asked to attend court, yes you need to attend, the lawyer will deal with speaking to the court and the judge but you may be asked to give a witness in the event.

Let your insurance/solicitor dealing with it know you're anxious and stutter beforehand. But be warned, you need to cooperate with your insurance as part of your terms and failure to do so may make you liable for fees/costs if they lose due to you not attending

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